- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · O Fallon, IL
Marie Schaefer Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Marie Schaefer Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172976003767
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marie Schaefer Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in O Fallon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 598
- students enrolled
Marie Schaefer Elem School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marie Schaefer Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL.
School address
District: O Fallon Ccsd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 172976003767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Marie Schaefer Elem School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 172976003767 · O Fallon, IL Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulton Jr High School (667 students)
Marie Schaefer Elem School held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marie Schaefer Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulton Jr High
Fulton Jr High School
667 students
- Amelia V Carri
Amelia V Carriel Jr High
664 students
- This school
Marie Schaefer Elem School
598 students
- Delores Moye E
Delores Moye Elem School
595 students
- Estelle Kampme
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School
465 students
- J Emmett Hinch
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
452 students
What this shows Marie Schaefer Elem School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marie Schaefer Elem School compares
Marie Schaefer Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,672
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Marie Schaefer Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for O Fallon Ccsd 90 reports $11,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marie Schaefer Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amelia V Carriel Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delores Moye Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marie Schaefer Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in O Fallon
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Delores Moye Elem School
Standard public school
595 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School
Standard public school
465 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch
Standard public school
452 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Central Elem School
Standard public school
330 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marie Schaefer Elem School
How many students attend Marie Schaefer Elem School?
Marie Schaefer Elem School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in O Fallon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie Schaefer Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie Schaefer Elem School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marie Schaefer Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Marie Schaefer Elem School is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in O Fallon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marie Schaefer Elem School?
Marie Schaefer Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marie Schaefer Elem School rank among schools in O Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marie Schaefer Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in O Fallon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in O Fallon on the city page.
What other schools are in O Fallon Ccsd 90?
Besides Marie Schaefer Elem School, O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students), Amelia V Carriel Jr High (664 students), and Delores Moye Elem School (595 students). See the O Fallon Ccsd 90 district page for the complete list.